02-06-25 Royal Princess Australia New Zealand Cruise- ship go through the sounds?

[JLC0912]

Hi.

 

I am new to Princess and have a question on this cruise we just booked.  The itinerary says that it goes to the Fjord National Park.  Others cruise lines specify that they will be going through the three sounds.  Princess just says that it is going to the park.  Does that mean that the ship stops at a port for the Fjord National Park?  Or does it mean that the ship will be cruising through the sounds?

 

Thanks :)

[PescadoAmarillo]

The ship will not dock, but may offer an overland excursion (overnight) and passengers booking that will disembark onto a Fiordland boat and be taken ashore.  It depends on the itinerary. 
 

You cruise into three sets of sounds: Milford (turnaround and come out the same way), Doubtful/Thompson and Breaksea/Dusky.  If you’re very lucky you’ll get into all three, but we’ve also missed all three too, due to weather. 

Lots of photos here:

http://pescadoamarillo.blogspot.com/search/label/Fiordland National Park

 

Edited July 9, 2023 by PescadoAmarillo

[charliedalrymple]

We did this cruise (and are doing it again for Christmas this year)--and it does indeed go through all three sounds.  The scenery is breathtaking!  We had perfect weather, but a crew member told us that they don't make it through all three about 50% of the time due to weather.

[peanut brittle]

Going to be on the Majestic in March of 2024.  Starts in Sydney, then hits New Zealand.  Any recommendations for tours etc.

 

Thanks

Dave